Article
Water Resources
Elena Ridolfi, Elena Mondino, Giuliano Di Baldassarre
Summary: This study explores how changes in flood memory impact human-flood interactions and evaluates the potential and limitations of the research model through comparisons with historical and archaeological data. The results suggest that the accumulation and decay of collective memory can explain temporal changes in flood risk, contributing valuable insights to flood risk reduction efforts.
HYDROLOGY RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Ecology
Ashleigh N. Lambiotte, Jacob F. Berkowitz, Glenn M. Suir, Jonathan M. Willis
Summary: Decreased wetland elevation resulting from disrupted sediment influxes is a major driver of wetland loss in Coastal Louisiana. River sediment diversions are restoration techniques that aim to counter this loss, but their impact on vegetation and soil needs to be understood. This research found that increasing inundation depth and duration did not negatively affect aboveground growth responses of Spartina alterniflora and Typha latifolia, but could reduce stem densities and aboveground biomass of Spartina patens.
ECOLOGICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Yamian Zhang, Lin Zhang, Yiyang Kang, Yuanxi Li, Zilong Chen, Rong Li, Changqing Tian, Wenqing Wang, Mao Wang
Summary: The study found that at a tropical mangrove bay on Hainan Island in China, after more than 20 years of aquaculture cessation, the diversity values of fish and waterbird communities were lower at restoration sites, indicating that the homogenizing effects of anthropogenic habitat alteration were still present. Spatial turnover, rather than nestedness, dominated total diversity across the study area and individual sites.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Michael L. Casazza, Fiona McDuie, Scott Jones, Austen A. Lorenz, Cory T. Overton, Julie Yee, Cliff L. Feldheim, Joshua T. Ackerman, Karen M. Thorne
Summary: Global wetland losses have led to a focus on restoration efforts, particularly in California's Suisun Marsh. Restoration projects may cause conflicts among stakeholders and impact waterfowl habitat use, emphasizing the importance of informed ecosystem-based management for species conservation.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cherie J. Campbell, Ross M. Thompson, Samantha J. Capon, Fiona J. Dyer
Summary: This paper discusses effective management of non-woody vegetation using environmental water, emphasizing the importance of defining and evaluating condition in management and proposing the use of a structured framework for characterizing condition.
FRONTIERS IN ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yoonshin Kwak, Brian Deal
Summary: This study discusses stormwater runoff as a critical urban issue and presents an integrated sociohydrological modeling system that projects and assesses bi-directional impacts. Through a case study in McHenry County, Illinois, the research reveals varied responses to hydrological variables among different land uses, indicating conflicting developmental preferences.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Water Resources
Leonardo Bertassello, Morgan C. Levy, Marc F. Mueller
Summary: Sociohydrology and ecohydrology are interconnected fields that can leverage each other to address modeling challenges. Sociohydrology focuses on temporal dynamics and can benefit from recent advances in ecohydrology to represent spatial dynamics. Ecohydrology, on the other hand, can benefit from sociohydrology in terms of developing human behavior models that are compatible with hydrological models.
HYDROLOGICAL SCIENCES JOURNAL
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Civil
Jiali Gu, Shikun Sun, Yubao Wang, Xiaojuan Li, Yali Yin, Jingxin Sun, Xinyu Qi
Summary: Human activities are significantly altering natural water systems, leading to unprecedented interactions between humans and water. The study of sociohydrology focuses on analyzing the coupling between human activities and water, with research mainly centered on element selection and modeling, calling for further expansion at political and cultural levels.
WATER RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jing-Fang Cai, Fan Jiang, Xuan-Shao Liu, Kai Sun, Wei Wang, Ming-Xiang Zhang, Hong-Li Li, Hao-Fu Xu, Wei-Jing Kong, Fei-Hai Yu
Summary: Biochar can enhance the growth of S. salsa and improve rhizosphere soil quality, especially under no flooding conditions. However, seed germination and seedling growth of the plant are influenced by different flooding treatments.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jun Fan, Xiaodan Wang, Wei Wu, Weipin Chen, Qiang Ma, Zhijun Ma
Summary: This study compared waterbird communities in four wetland types at Chongming Dongtan and found that while restored wetlands support substantial waterbird diversity, they cannot replace natural wetlands due to the lack of period tides that many shorebirds depend on. The importance of protecting natural wetlands for waterbird conservation is highlighted, and the diversity and species composition of wildlife communities should be considered in evaluating the effectiveness of habitat restoration for wildlife.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Mohammad Faiz Alam, Michael McClain, Alok Sikka, Saket Pande
Summary: Increased variability of the water cycle poses a global threat to agriculture, necessitating urgent adaptation in the field. However, studies evaluating agricultural water management (AWM) interventions tend to focus only on their positive impacts, overlooking potential negative externalities. These externalities can lead to long-term unsustainable and inequitable outcomes. Rigorous modeling of the feedback between human and water systems is crucial for understanding how these externalities contribute to undesirable results.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Yi Xi, Shushi Peng, Gang Liu, Agnes Ducharne, Philippe Ciais, Catherine Prigent, Xinyu Li, Xutao Tang
Summary: Afforestation and reforestation programs may have unintended negative effects on non-forest ecosystems and biodiversity. This study found that the impact of tree planting on wetlands in China varies in different regions. In dry areas, tree planting can result in significant wetland loss. The research demonstrates the importance of spatial optimization in balancing tree planting and wetland conservation goals.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Aiying Zhang, Zhixia Ying, Xunyu Hu, Mingjian Yu
Summary: Accelerating wetland loss has underscored the importance of wetland restoration. However, current restorations often overlook the ecological adaptability of wetland plants, which is crucial for long-term success. A study in China found varying proportions of perennial and annual herbs in different wetland types, with a tendency for species to be phylogenetically clustered in wetland habitats.
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Wenwen Li, Yuxin Jiang, Yihao Duan, Junhong Bai, Demin Zhou, Yinghai Ke
Summary: The study highlights the importance of utilizing stormwater resources for wetland landscape restoration in wetland conservation and sustainable urban development. By establishing and optimizing evaluation models, an effective method framework is proposed to aid wetland restoration and reduce flood disasters.
ECOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(2021)
Review
Engineering, Environmental
Megan Skinner
Summary: Wetlands, as transitional zones between terrestrial and aquatic systems, have a potential to mitigate eutrophication of water bodies. The processes governing phosphorus cycling in wetlands are complex, including deposition of particulate matter, adsorption, uptake by biomass, and peat accretion. Appropriate design and management of wetlands can maximize phosphorus sequestration. A combination of mitigation and restoration strategies, along with monitoring, is necessary to achieve water quality objectives.
WATER ENVIRONMENT RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Mohd Yawar Ali Khan, Mohamed ElKashouty, Ali M. Subyani, Fuqiang Tian
Summary: This study assessed the effects of flash floods on AlMahala village using various tools and models, and provided practical methods to avoid flash flood destruction in urban areas.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Long Yang, Kunbiao Li, Ye Shen, Fuqiang Tian
Summary: The connection between atmospheric moisture transport and basin-scale flood response in the Third Pole region is still lacking. This study shows that floods in the Yarlung Zangbo River basin occur in two temporal clusters, with the second cluster having larger magnitudes than the first. These floods are the result of a mixture of flood-producing storms with different storm motion and moisture transport pathways. Further modeling experiments demonstrate the impacts of moisture transport pathways on rainfall structure and flood response. Reducing upper level moisture transport can decrease flood peak magnitudes.
Article
Engineering, Civil
Khosro Morovati, Fuqiang Tian, Matti Kummu, Lidi Shi, Mahmut Tudaji, Pouria Nakhaei, Marcelo Alberto Olivares
Summary: The flow regime of Tonle Sap Lake, the largest lake in Southeast Asia, is driven by the reverse flow phenomenon caused by its connection to the Mekong River. Human activities and climate variations have led to unforeseen alterations in this reverse flow. To understand the specific attributions, a novel modeling setup was developed, which separated the impacts of climate variation, human activities in the upstream basin, and the lower part of the basin. The findings provide insights into Tonle Sap Lake's hydrology and will facilitate transboundary water management in the region.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Fuqiang Tian, Shiyu Hou, Khosro Morovati, Keer Zhang, Yi Nan, Xi Xi Lu, Guangheng Ni
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Liming Wang, Songjun Han, Fuqiang Tian, Kunbiao Li, Yukun Li, Mahmut Tudaji, Xuejian Cao, Yi Nan, Tong Cui, Xinyuan Zheng, Zhaoyong Hu, Weiguang Wang, YanZheng Yang
Summary: Evaporation on the Tibetan Plateau has been decreasing in recent decades, mainly in water-limited and energy-limited regions, which has significant implications for water resources and agriculture.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2022)
Article
Water Resources
Haoyang Lyu, Fuqiang Tian, Keer Zhang, Yi Nan
Summary: This study focuses on a large-scale hydropower system in the Yarlung Tsangpo-Brahmaputra River Basin and analyzes the potential trade-offs and synergies among hydropower production, waterway navigation, and agricultural irrigation. Through the use of a WEF nexus model, it is found that the reservoir storage can increase hydropower productivity, extend the navigability period, and mitigate flood damage. The development of hydropower in the region has the potential to bring transboundary cooperation and basin-wide benefits.
JOURNAL OF HYDROLOGY-REGIONAL STUDIES
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Tong Cui, Yukun Li, Long Yang, Yi Nan, Kunbiao Li, Mahmut Tudaji, Hongchang Hu, Di Long, Muhammad Shahid, Ammara Mubeen, Zhihua He, Bin Yong, Hui Lu, Chao Li, Guangheng Ni, Chunhong Hu, Fuqiang Tian
Summary: This study found non-monotonic changes in river flows for seven major rivers originating from the Tibetan Plateau at warming levels of 1.5 degrees C, 2.0 degrees C, and 3.0 degrees C. River flows decreased by 0.1-3.2% at 1.5 degrees C warming level and increased by 1.5-12% at 3.0 degrees C warming level. The variations in river flows were influenced by rainfall, snowmelt, and glacier melt. Reduced river flows threaten water security in riparian countries, while elevated flood risks are expected with further temperature increases over the Tibetan Plateau.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Water Resources
Mohd Yawar Ali Khan, Mohamed ElKashouty, Nazia Khan, Ali Mohammad Subyani, Fuqiang Tian
Summary: Groundwater contamination in the Khulais region of Saudi Arabia poses health risks to all generations through ingestion, dermal, and inhalation exposure routes. Hazard quotient and health hazard index were higher than 1 in infants for most toxic metals. Ingestion presented higher health risks compared to dermal and inhalation pathways. Carcinogenic risk in the aquifer was high to extremely high for chromium, nickel, and lead concentrations. Multivariate statistical analysis identified primary contamination sources and seasonal variations in the groundwater. Aquifer cleanup and management protocols should be implemented to protect people's health.
APPLIED WATER SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Guanghui Ming, Quan Zhang, Wei Gong, Baoqing Wang, Hongchang Hu, Fuqiang Tian
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of film mulched and drip-irrigation (FMDI) on ecosystem respiration (Re) and its autotrophic (Raa) and heterotrophic (Rh) components in a cotton field. The results showed that under FMDI, Rh was the dominant component of Re compared to Raa. These findings contribute to a better understanding of how FMDI affects regional carbon balance.
AGRICULTURE ECOSYSTEMS & ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Liming Wang, Songjun Han, Fuqiang Tian, Mahmut Tudaji, Yanzheng Yang
Summary: This study compared the efficiencies of four prognostic generalized complementary functions on evaporation estimation at 195 eddy covariance sites. The results showed that all four functions provided acceptable estimations of evaporation at most sites. Each function has its own advantages, but there is still room for improvement.
JOURNAL OF GEOPHYSICAL RESEARCH-ATMOSPHERES
(2023)
Article
Humanities, Multidisciplinary
Jing Wei, Yongping Wei, Fuqiang Tian, Yonglan Xiong, Hongchang Hu
Summary: This paper investigates the co-evolutionary dynamics between the societal value of water resources and the network configurations of water governance in Australia and China. The study reveals that the transition in societal value in both countries follows a similar sigmoid function and benefits from a centralized governance structure, particularly in the take-off stage of the transition.
HUMANITIES & SOCIAL SCIENCES COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Heidi Kreibich, Kai Schroeter, Giuliano Di Baldassarre, Anne F. Van Loon, Maurizio Mazzoleni, Guta Wakbulcho Abeshu, Svetlana Agafonova, Amir AghaKouchak, Hafzullah Aksoy, Camila Alvarez-Garreton, Blanca Aznar, Laila Balkhi, Marlies H. Barendrecht, Sylvain Biancamaria, Liduin Bos-Burgering, Chris Bradley, Yus Budiyono, Wouter Buytaert, Lucinda Capewell, Hayley Carlson, Yonca Cavus, Anais Couasnon, Gemma Coxon, Ioannis Daliakopoulos, Marleen C. de Ruiter, Claire Delus, Mathilde Erfurt, Giuseppe Esposito, Didier Francois, Frederic Frappart, Jim Freer, Natalia Frolova, Animesh K. Gain, Manolis Grillakis, Jordi Oriol Grima, Diego A. Guzman, Laurie S. Huning, Monica Ionita, Maxim Kharlamov, Dao Nguyen Khoi, Natalie Kieboom, Maria Kireeva, Aristeidis Koutroulis, Waldo Lavado-Casimiro, Hong-Yi Li, Maria Carmen LLasat, David Macdonald, Johanna Mard, Hannah Mathew-Richards, Andrew McKenzie, Alfonso Mejia, Eduardo Mario Mendiondo, Marjolein Mens, Shifteh Mobini, Guilherme Samprogna Mohor, Viorica Nagavciuc, Thanh Ngo-Duc, Huynh Thi Thao Nguyen, Pham Thi Thao Nhi, Olga Petrucci, Nguyen Hong Quan, Pere Quintana-Segui, Saman Razavi, Elena Ridolfi, Jannik Riegel, Md Shibly Sadik, Nivedita Sairam, Elisa Savelli, Alexey Sazonov, Sanjib Sharma, Johanna Soerensen, Felipe Augusto Arguello Souza, Kerstin Stahl, Max Steinhausen, Michael Stoelzle, Wiwiana Szalinska, Qiuhong Tang, Fuqiang Tian, Tamara Tokarczyk, Carolina Tovar, Thi Van Thu Tran, Marjolein H. J. van Huijgevoort, Michelle T. H. van Vliet, Sergiy Vorogushyn, Thorsten Wagener, Yueling Wang, Doris E. Wendt, Elliot Wickham, Long Yang, Mauricio Zambrano-Bigiarini, Philip J. Ward
Summary: As the impacts of hydrological extremes increase, understanding the drivers of changes in risk and impacts is crucial for effective flood and drought risk management. However, there is currently a lack of comprehensive data on the processes and interactions leading to flood and drought impacts. This benchmark dataset provides unique socio-hydrological data on paired flood and drought events, covering a wide range of conditions. It enables comparative analyses and context-specific assessments, and can be used for exploring causal links and developing socio-hydrological models.
EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCE DATA
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ruidong Li, Ting Sun, Fuqiang Tian, Guang-Heng Ni
Summary: In this study, a deep-learning-based Python package called SHAFTS was developed to extract building height and footprint information from satellite imagery. Comparing with conventional machine learning and single-task deep learning models, multi-task deep learning models performed better in predicting building height and footprint, achieving higher coefficient of determination (R-2) compared to ML models. The DL models also reduced the error in high-value domain and improved the extraction of 3D building information in highly urbanized areas. Moreover, DL models showed similar improvement in overall performance and high-value prediction compared to existing state-of-the-art products. Within the DL family, multi-task deep learning models achieved higher accuracy in building height estimation, demonstrating the effectiveness of multi-task learning in this field.
GEOSCIENTIFIC MODEL DEVELOPMENT
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yi Nan, Zhihua He, Fuqiang Tian, Zhongwang Wei, Lide Tian
Summary: This study evaluates the reliance of tracer-aided hydrological modeling performance on the availability of site measurements of water isotopes in the Yarlung Tsangpo river basin on the Tibetan Plateau. It provides important recommendations for collecting site measurements of water isotopes to improve the quantification of runoff components in high-mountain basins.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Yongping Wei, Jing Wei, Gen Li, Shuanglei Wu, David Yu, Mohammad Ghoreishi, You Lu, Felipe Augusto Arguello Souza, Murugesu Sivapalan, Fuqiang Tian
Summary: This article explores the mechanism of conflict and cooperation in transboundary river basins and develops a socio-hydrological framework to observe the changes in cooperation process and the underlying societal processes. The potential applicability of this framework is demonstrated in the Nile, Lancang-Mekong, and Columbia rivers.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)